Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and integrative approaches

Psychiatric Annals

Volumn 37, Issue 9, 2007, Pages 630-638

  Sadiq, Asma J ^a,b  

^a BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

^b ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 35748976574     PISSN: 00485713     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20070901-02     Document Type: Article

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